Beautiful Monster
Manito Games

"Why are you cruel to me?" rananta Ribuk. The owner of the event was brought Widia, Kemala, and Hanasta to carry out the mission. It will not be fun if you just sit without doing the action. This activity is also intended to wait for replies to messages sent that get the challenge.

With Kemala as cameraman, Hanasta and Widia will help Rananta find a partner to disturb. The narrow-eyed man hid near the stairs. No one can board because one floor is already on the reservation. Despite being in hiding, the video he took remained from a clear point of view.

Widia looks to be encouraging Rananta to continue looking for a partner who is not busy. In this place there are more people than both. Even those who are on a mission should look up to the outdoor area. Kemala must find another hiding place so as not to miss the moment.

Hanasta and Widia seem to whisper at Rananta, perhaps showing which table to disturb for a while. And finally Rananta allowed himself to do something embarrassing. He approached a table, talked to the couple there and took pictures.

Stelay thanked him, Rananta immediately pulled his two friends back to the ground floor. They met Kemala who held back laughter until he finally reached the reservation floor. Their laughter was instantly milked as Rananta's face flushed holding in shame.

Hurriedly Hanasta sent the photos she took to the group, so that other friends could see them. Kemala did the same thing, but while spinning. They also told me something that was not heard from the Kemala video.

While the four were away earlier, Aruna had already gotten a reply from her older brother. Her brother did not send a message, only a selfie with a thumb pose. Her brother was not the type of person who would send photos without a concept. Maybe if for Aruna, it doesn't matter.

I remember checking on her boyfriend's reply. Amidst the laughter of his friends, Kemala sent a message screen capture in the group and drank his milk shake calmly. Her boyfriend sent her a selfie of himself eating with his friends.

Some waiters came, took a pile of dishes leftover snacks that had been arranged these ten friends before Rananta did the challenge earlier. Swap it for lunch. So long chatting and playing games, they did not realize it was time for lunch. Their stomachs only felt empty after seeing the food coming.

"We eat first, then exchange gifts" Rananta told me.

...*****...

...Ignacia🍓...

^^^I'll be home tomorrow |^^^

^^^Now I am getting ready |^^^

^^^How is the reunion? Smoothly? |^^^

Rajendra put down his phone when he finished sending the message. He had to pick up some stuff to put in the suitcase. Early in the morning he would return to his town and spend time with the family he had long long missed. Especially mother.

Bagas will also be home tomorrow. So this room will be empty until the owner returns after the holidays. And during that time also the room will not be rented. So they don't have to bring all the stuff that's there. No need to bring everything back and forth.

"Rajendra, would you like to eat together in the living room?" invite Bagas, "friends will also start going home to each other tomorrow. So then... It's as our brief farewell." They all met at the beginning of the semester. Go home for a while already eating together.

"I'll be out in a minute."

"All right, but fast. We're hungry." Bagas closed the door of the room, switched to calling another friend who was in the next room. Vaguely Rajendra heard the same sentence Bagas said to another friend. With the same tone and speed of speech.

Rajendra's phone screen is on, a message coming in just as the selected item will be carried by the one who has it.

...Ignacia🍓...

| Want me to pick up tomorrow?

| Reunion is so exciting

| Now we will have lunch

| You will also meet Rajendra's friends?

^^^No, I will go home alone |^^^

^^^I should have picked you up, not you |^^^

^^^I think I'll meet friends |^^^

^^^If they are planning something |^^^

^^^ No problem for you? |^^^

| Of course not

| You guys haven't seen each other in a long time either

| I'll eat now

| Rajendra, eat on time

^^^Siap, carry out |^^^

Rajendra smiled slightly, taking his phone out of the room. He found other room friends had gathered with the food being arranged. Even my mom and dad were there for lunch together. It was just the beginning of the semester. What happens when you are almost graduating?

"Let's go Rajendra, take the plate and chill your rice before eating," said the mother, "the mother was helped Bagas make fried rice and chicken." It was fortunate that Rajendra was able to live in this very friendly and pleasant place. A place that made him regret not leaving home.

...*****...

"Ignacia, look here" Aruna called from the other end of the table. Ignacia quickly put the picture better when it was taken from here Aruna. All of his friends and food can fit into the photo well. And created a lot of photos until the hand that holds the camera fatigue.

Rananta could have called a waiter to help them take a picture. But his friends felt awkward and hesitant to ask for help. Maybe later if it really can't be done alone. Also the middle lower floor was crowded, they did not want to be troublesome.

The photo had already been taken, it was time for lunch and a light chat. Eating just won't be fun. Especially if there is only the sound of spoons and forks that are clashing on the plate. "Widia, let's find a chat topic," tell Hanasta. He gave up looking for a conversation.

"Oh yeah you know, crushku-"

"No, Indri only," cut Hanasta fast. The behavior of these two friends made the others chuckle in the middle of eating. Hanasta may have grown tired of listening to stories about people Widia likes. So he threw the topic at Indri who was silent since he finished taking pictures.

Indri who was suddenly called was of course surprised, he turned his head still with the spoon in his mouth. Her art suction must have not been able to come down.

A few minutes passed with calm. Meanwhile, one by one the people at the big table had already finished eating. One of them is Ignacia. The long-haired girl got up, permission to go to the toilet. He's not alone, Rananta's coming too.

While on the stairs, Ignacia asked if Rananta could also join a group that discussed comics. He said Hanasta said that Rananta also likes comics. There was something that made Ignacia doubtful about what Nesya said when they had a snack that night. It cannot be said not to believe it as well.

"Yes, of course there is. All things in this world certainly have some kind of group. My group is usually crowded. A lot is discussed and discussed," explained Rananta.

Ignacia nodded in understanding. He walked towards the sink to wash his hands, still thinking of Nesya. There was something bothering his heart about the boy. Nesya is still with her sister. Reportedly going back to his hometown, here, with his brother as well. Nesya should be safe.

Upon Ignacia and Rananta's return, they find that other friends are enjoying free hours. Take a photo in this corner of the floor, just show the outdoor area, or make a video vlog ala-ala. Yanh was sitting and watching only Indri with his phone already tilted. Maybe get a play call together.

Ignacia leaves Rananta who is suddenly interviewed by Hanasta and Widia, approaching Indri whose hands move a lot on the screen of her phone. There was nothing he did while sitting next to this friend on the soft sofa near the dining table. Suddenly I just want to sit down.

Seeing the behavior of his friends, Ignacia pulled out her phone to record. The first was directed at Indri who was sitting next to him. Due to her focus, she doesn't even realize that Ignacia is pointing her phone at her mysteriously.

Next on Maharani and Utari who discuss the outdoor area. The small voice of the Empress could still be heard. He asked when he could come here again with a laptop and a book like he was doing an assignment in his college library. It will be fun to study in the outdoor area.

Then there are Aruna and Dianti who take photos with references from one of them's mobile phone. Kemala as a photographer will get the photo as well. Just tell me how Aruna should position the camera later. What should be the style of Kemala so that the picture is perfect.

Then the time everyone was waiting for finally came. Due to Rananta's call calling everyone to gather, they quickly returned to the place they had just occupied. Already marked with a bag so as not to be exchanged. Because something brought in all ten has a similar cover.

The table had been cleaned during free hours by the cafe waiters. All that was left was an empty table to carry out the next small event. A few weeks ago Rananta gave an idea to make this reunion more memorable.

He sends a link that will make his friends can find the surprise he said separately. So no one knows how the other friend's results. Secret games that will be revealed after this.

Manito Game is called.

"What if we determine the order by random? Or want to use this bottle again?" The bottle under his chair. The bottle that makes Widia almost traumatized if only getting the right opportunity where the bottle leads.

Playing with bottles is more interesting than the application. So it was decided to use the bottle to choose the first person only. The designated person will have to stand up, talking about someone who is his partner without anyone realizing it. Only a couple of them should know.

As the game progresses, Ignacia is a little worried if the prize doesn't match what her friend wants. A suitable gift for Ignacia was afraid that it would not be suitable for her. Ignacia was afraid of giving less of her intention to her gift.

It had arrived at the umpteenth business, whether it was Ignacia's turn. Who paired up with him is now almost visible. One by one his friends get their respective partners and have exchanged gifts that best describe their partners.

Now someone is talking about a friend who thinks he is weird. She looks different in her public and private life. Even so, according to him this friend is a great person because he can walk with people who are trusted until now. He was just amazed by the way his friend kept everything looking okay.

"This is for you, Ignacia," concluded he who had just finished telling the story. He who was named also received the gift given, saying thank you as well. It was unexpected that the person who was with him since this morning was apparently this game pair. Utari.

"Create cookies to accompany your book-reading activities. I actually wanted to give her a novel, but Athira said that she had bought a lot of books. But it's okay. I heard food can also calm the heart." Utari spoke proudly, even she flicked her hair back.

"Without giving food, you have calmed my heart, Utari" replied Ignacia.

"Waduh Rajendra must be jealous of this," chirped Kemala half yelled because his place was far from Ignacia as well as Utari.

...*****...

"Athira, where are you?" Ignacia sat on a bench near the cafe, waiting for her father to pick her up. Athira was supposed to be, but the boy had not been able to be contacted by his parents since. "You made me have to pick me up. You can use a motorbike, my motorbike you bring."

"There's still activity, brother. What if Dad picks you up anyway? Dad, it's vacation today." Ignacia could hear chatter around her sister. He must be resting.

"I don't want to bother my parents. I've been quite a hassle from living away from home, making my dad and mom pay a lot for college because I didn't get a scholarship. I'm ashamed to keep making them spend so much money and energy on me."

"Then you're here now?"

"No. Dad said he was still in the garage, fixing Arvin's bike. I was asked to wait fifteen minutes."

"If you're happy to pick up your sister after playing, you should relax. The older brother rarely went out, so I didn't mind if I had to drop off and pick him up. Yes, I have to have lunch. I'm hungry."

Direct calls are unilaterally cut off. Ignacia hadn't even had a chance to say anything. Ignacia breathed a long breath, leaning back on the bench. Her sister was not wrong, but Ignacia was not a child anymore. He should not trouble his parents anymore. His father forced him to pick up. All saying.

"Not been picked up yet?" Someone took a place next to Ignacia, his round-eyed friend. "Hey, is there time? I want to tell you something" Utari continued. He turned his sitting position, facing Ignacia completely.

Ignacia improved her sitting position, giving Utari the attention she wanted. "What's up?" Ask.

"I like someone in my college," Utari's sentence made Ignacia choke on her own saliva. Ignacia did not try to interrupt, she listened to her friend carefully. There was only one he thought of when Utari came to see him and told someone about his feelings.

Utari really liked this kid.

This friend of Ignacia is not the type of person who easily falls in love, just like her other friends. So it is quite surprising if Utari suddenly comes and says if there is someone she likes after going to college. From Utari's eyes, Ignacia could see the sincerity and spirit that made her two beads sparkle.

"My friend is in love," Ignacia teased.